Christian Dior gives a masterclass in maturity at Paris haute couture week

Interim designers Serge Ruffieux and Lucie Meier give message of unity before widely reported appointment of Maria Grazia Chiuri from Valentino

Karl Lagerfeld taps the zeitgeist to put Chanel’s atelier centre stage

Designer shuns pop spectacle of previous years to celebrate his craft, in a Paris haute couture week notable for anti-elitist moves

Bill Cunningham, 1929-2016: an appreciation

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Paris haute couture leaps into the 21st century

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Brands count cost of celebrity ties after Johnny Depp and Maria Sharapova

Sponsors left in a dilemma over tennis star’s ban and allegations against the actor

The 20 best wines for summer

What’s the perfect white or rosé to go with grilled fish? Where can you get a bargain red or fizz for the barbecue? Observer Food Monthly guides you through the season